J R Rain Books in Order
Browse Scott Nicholson's J.R. Rain collaborations in order, with quick summaries, series notes, and a simple guide to these fast-moving paranormal stories.
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J R Rain books in publication order
259 books
Bumpkins and Banshees
by J R Rain
2023
A vampire's human ex arrives in Windy Ridge and discovers its supernatural residents. When a crow shifter is shot with an arrow, his archery skills and strange behaviour make him a suspect, while a banshee's cries threaten further deaths.
Dead Ringer
by J R Rain
2023
Darla needs a successful case to keep her job and the ghost Cain sharing her body. Hired to summon a dead grandmother and locate a golden idol that determines a family's leadership, she finds the spirit unwilling to speak.
Easter Moon
by J R Rain
2023
Cultists abduct Tammy and Paxton from a Chilean beach, sending Samantha Moon and Allison after them to Easter Island. A planned sacrifice and an ancient creature threaten to turn their rescue mission into a desperate fight for survival.
Enchanted Emporium
by J R Rain
2023
After an exploding witch’s soul attaches itself to her, occult shopkeeper Lydia seeks protection in Haven Hollow. Her unwanted passenger has powerful enemies, and a difficult divorce and struggling business leave her relying on an alluring realtor for help.
Golden Moon
by J R Rain
2023
A visit from Sir Walter Raleigh’s disembodied head draws Samantha Moon’s tour group into another time and place. In the legendary city of gold, she must save a threatened child and find a way home.
Gut Rot and Gargoyles
by J R Rain
2023
A vampire waitress and Sheriff Dean investigate the disappearance of her mole-rat boss, Dorcas. Her wrecked trailer contains an animated stone arm, while a lost dog in the cemetery offers another clue amid increasingly complicated personal troubles.
Gypsy Gold
by J R Rain
2023
Poppy gives her traveling magician boyfriend a potion intended to turn objects into fool’s gold. When valuable-looking transformations and robberies begin around Haven Hollow, she suspects a connection while an inquisitive ghost hunter threatens to expose the town’s secrets.
Hillbillies and HellHounds
by J R Rain
2023
A vampire mother juggles a restless teenager, monster hunting and renewed feelings for Sheriff Dean Hawke. His evasiveness about his past troubles her, but mysterious fires around Windy Ridge soon send them together to investigate a burned-out house.
Incan Moon
by J R Rain
2023
Samantha Moon takes her daughter and friends to South America to celebrate graduation. At Machu Picchu, her presence awakens an ancient evil, forcing the vampire investigator to save a family holiday from becoming a supernatural disaster.
Lace Laments
by J R Rain
2023
Wanda notices her husband Lorcan behaving strangely, but a murder accusation demands her immediate attention. With suspicions complicating her marriage and her own freedom at stake, she must uncover the real killer before the case against her becomes convincing.
Moon Impossible
by J R Rain
2023
A routine investigation into a suspicious fiancé pulls vampire detective Samantha Moon into a kidnapping involving a senator’s daughter. Following the abductors from a helicopter to a container ship, she must use her supernatural abilities to mount a dangerous rescue.
Moon Matador
by J R Rain
2023
An ancient bullfighting arena transported from Madrid may carry a family curse. Samantha Moon investigates its haunted history with supernatural allies, uncovering a centuries-old bargain whose consequences take her deep underground and into a dangerous confrontation.
Nazca Moon
by J R Rain
2023
A sightseeing trip to Peru’s Nazca Lines goes wrong when Tammy’s magic transports Samantha Moon’s group into another world. Pursued by a hostile demigod’s followers, Sam seeks help from something hidden beneath the desert sands.
Newlywed and Pixie-Led
by J R Rain
2023
Haven Hollow police chief Taliyah faces a curse preventing the town from sleeping, alongside faerie rivals seeking a throne she does not want. Her nominal husband Maverick helps investigate, but their increasingly complicated relationship presents another problem to solve.
Pan's Delight
by J R Rain
2023
Fae curses disrupt Haven Hollow with exhausting dances, spoiled milk and tangled hair. Poppy seeks help while worrying about the toll her son's magic takes on him, drawing her back to a British magician she hasn't stopped thinking about.
Rednecks and Redcaps
by J R Rain
2023
A vampire’s complicated relationships become harder to manage when her former partner stays in Windy Ridge. Meanwhile, mutilated wildlife suggests an unfamiliar predator is stalking the woods, threatening a town already struggling to establish order.
Silver Escape
by J R Rain
2023
During a nighttime swim near a cargo ship, mermaid detective Alexis Silver discovers a young woman being held below deck. Unable to abandon her, Alexis uses the ocean and her unusual abilities to attempt a rescue across dangerous waters.
Silver Kingdom
by J R Rain
2023
A seemingly routine CIA request sends mermaid investigator Alexis Silver to Atlantis, where an ancient adversary threatens the city’s survival. Drawn into an underwater war, she must help its inhabitants without losing her own chance to return home.
Summer Solstice
by J R Rain
2023
A string of disasters makes Poppy wonder whether someone has cursed her, despite Wanda’s assurances. Guilt over her breakup with Marty and fear of another failed romance complicate her attraction to Andre as she searches for a supernatural explanation.
Sun Dance
by J R Rain
2023
Samantha Moon receives a visit from a woman claiming to embody the Moon, who asks her to find the missing Sun. Strange solar activity and an old enemy turn the case into a threat to Earth itself.
Thanksgiving Moon
by J R Rain
2023
Samantha’s Thanksgiving reunion with her long-lost brother exposes his guilt over a faerie kidnapping and a curse that prevents him sleeping. Her family and allies enter the faerie realm to rescue a stolen infant before its captors transform it.
The Fifth Gate
by J R Rain
2023
Reaching the final level of the Underworld, a demigoddess must face Ares to recover her sister's soul. With wounded Adonis left behind and Hades' loyalties uncertain, she has only two days to finish her rescue and escape.
Trappers and Trolls
by J R Rain
2023
Children begin disappearing during football games in Windy Ridge, leaving their vampire investigator unsure whether the threat comes from above or below. Relationship tensions and troublesome neighbors complicate a search that grows more urgent with each disappearance.
Vampire Deep
by J R Rain
2023
A swimmer disappears off the California coast, prompting Samantha Moon to seek help from mermaid detective Alexis Silver. Their search draws them into deeper waters, where even two immortal investigators may struggle to find the missing man.
Xibalba Moon
by J R Rain
2023
While touring Guatemala, Samantha Moon meets a desperate mother whose son has disappeared. The trail leads to a cave opening into the Mayan underworld, forcing the vampire investigator into a perilous rescue with her own family nearby.
Cold Blood
by J R Rain
2024
Vampire Astrid travels with Lorcan to witch-filled Jinx Junction at her uncle’s unexplained request. Hostile residents and a furious sheriff make the visit increasingly dangerous, while she tries to understand why the meeting mattered enough to bring her there.
Ghost Train of Eagle’s Pass
by J R Rain
2024
Deputy Marshal Zeb Clemens postpones plans for a quiet family life when the dead begin walking through Silver Mesa. With seemingly unkillable outlaws terrorizing the town, he must discover what has broken the boundary between life and death.
Hexes and Hoarfrost
by J R Rain
2024
Sharing her body with hunted witch Indigo leaves Lydia dependent on protectors Angelo and Marty. A magical beast appears to be targeting her, while revelations about Indigo’s past make surviving possession more complicated than simply evading the people pursuing them.
Memento Mori
by J R Rain
2024
Poppy’s new potion is meant to restore happy memories, but residents instead recall supernatural encounters deliberately hidden from them. With Haven Hollow’s secrecy threatened and a troubling discovery affecting her romance with Andre, she struggles to repair both crises.
Missing Moon
by J R Rain
2024
News of her estranged father’s failing health brings Samantha Moon back to her childhood town. Alongside a painful family reunion, she discovers a supernatural infestation and secrets that may change her understanding of her mother.
Moon Titanic
by J R Rain
2024
Samantha Moon travels back in time to retrieve an artifact from the Titanic before it sinks. The vampire detective must navigate the ship’s secrets and unexpected dangers while racing against a catastrophe whose timing she already knows.
Satin Superstition
by J R Rain
2024
Wanda plans a special anniversary evening with Lorcan, only to discover someone is cursing objects around Haven Hollow. When a client becomes a victim, she joins police chief Taliyah in finding the culprit before her personal celebration becomes another casualty.
The Witch of Silver Mesa
by J R Rain
2024
Immortal deputy marshal Zeb Clemens hopes Silver Mesa can become his home. A wealthy, independent newcomer moves into a supposedly cursed house, stirring accusations of witchcraft and strange events that force him to investigate the town’s growing fears.
Unicorn Moon
by J R Rain
2024
Samantha Moon expects a quiet birthday for her daughter, but a real unicorn arrives and refuses to leave. Its power threatens the world, leaving Sam to find a way to send it home without breaking Paxton’s heart.
Adepts and Alchemists
by J R Rain
2025
A ghost unexpectedly regains control of Lydia Morton’s body, but Lydia’s soul has disappeared. Pursued by a dangerous organization, the revived woman joins an unlikely magical group to attempt a ritual that could restore Lydia at the cost of everything.
Artificial Moon
by J R Rain
2025
Norman uses experimental technology to preserve his failing mind, only for its artificial intelligence to take control. Samantha Moon must find him before the evolving intruder seizes a nuclear facility and turns a rescue into a catastrophe.
Blood & Ice
by J R Rain
2025
Blood Rose Academy’s headmistress forces police chief Taliyah to investigate her daughter’s murder by threatening Taliyah’s family. Working with her nominal husband Maverick, Taliyah must solve a case for an enemy whose leverage could prove fatal.
Land Shark
by J R Rain
2025
Given temporary legs by magic, Roger the shark sets out to climb a mountain before sunrise. Encounters with unfamiliar animals and otherworldly creatures challenge his expectations, turning an improbable journey into an exploration of courage, curiosity, and the world beyond the sea.
Night Run
by J R Rain
2025
Jim Knighthorse investigates a charming date-night scammer while helping a police friend examine a surfer’s supposed accidental drowning. Going undercover among territorial surfers, he must expose secrets in a community where outsiders and police are unwelcome.
Nightmare-by-the-Sea
by J R Rain
2025
Jim Knighthorse’s seaside vacation ends when a woman is murdered in a locked hotel room with a sand dollar in her mouth. Her concealed identity and suspicious fellow guests draw him toward secrets hidden along the coast.
Nightmares and Numerology
by J R Rain
2025
A possessed occult bookseller struggles with divorce and attraction to her incubus protector while a shadowy entity begins hunting her. When her estranged husband becomes caught in the danger, she must master unfamiliar powers to protect them both.
Royal Ransom
by J R Rain
2025
Police chief Taliyah’s enemies seize the people closest to her and demand surrender. With refugees reaching Haven Hollow and her husband missing, she must decide whether claiming an unwanted royal inheritance is the only way to save her family.
Silk Skullduggery
by J R Rain
2025
Wanda buys centuries-old silk and uses blood magic to break its protective spell, only to watch it decay. Sudden death and a spreading loss of vitality in Haven Hollow make her suspect the treasured fabric concealed something dangerous.
Silver Collector
by J R Rain
2025
A client meeting traps Alexis Silver and her daughter in a supernatural collector’s tank. Their escape reveals a missing woman, a dangerous cult and reality-altering magic, forcing Alex to confront people who regard her family as valuable possessions.
The Legend of the Lost Dutchman's Goldmine
by J R Rain
2025
Deputy Marshal Zeb Clemens tracks a killer into Arizona’s Superstition Mountains, where a legendary gold mine draws desperate treasure hunters. A murdered prospector and restless spirits turn his manhunt into a struggle against an ancient, vengeful presence.
Crepe Capers
by J R Rain
2026
A gift of cursed rings turns Haven Hollow’s High Witch Wanda into a vampire while restoring her cousin’s humanity. With investigators watching and vampire authorities growing suspicious, Wanda must unravel the curse before dangerous powers claim them both.
Damask Dreams
by J R Rain
2026
A blood-drained corpse draws a persistent detective’s attention to Wanda Depraysie. While adjusting to dangerous new powers, she must untangle the murder and the enemies behind it before their schemes expose Haven Hollow’s supernatural secrets.
Dinosaur Moon
by J R Rain
2026
Stolen dinosaur fossils draw vampire detective Samantha Moon into a case involving black-market traders and dark magic. As the investigation grows more dangerous, her daughter begins a case of her own and trouble gathers around their family.
Dragon's Blood
by J R Rain
2026
An accident reveals that alchemist Poppy carries powers connected to a goddess. When a terrifying creature threatens Haven Hollow, she must master unfamiliar abilities while protecting her son, managing her shop and navigating supernatural rivalries.
Gladiator Moon
by J R Rain
2026
Samantha Moon is abducted into an interdimensional arena where monsters and warriors fight for powerful spectators. She must survive the contests, discover why she was chosen, and find a way to destroy the games from within.
Moon Wedding
by J R Rain
2026
Samantha Moon and her daughter Tammy seek a peaceful mountain retreat but encounter a frightened new shapeshifter. Helping him control his dangerous transformation brings an unexpected attachment for Tammy and threatens the family’s hoped-for escape from supernatural trouble.
Night Watch
by J R Rain
2026
Hired to investigate burglaries in an affluent neighborhood, Jim Knighthorse encounters frightened guards and reports of a shadowy watcher. Finding human remains in the hills turns the security job into a murder inquiry reaching decades into the past.
Oracles and Oddyseys
by J R Rain
2026
Indigo seeks a cure for Wanda’s dangerous transformation as another friend falls gravely ill. Water from the River Lethe may help them both, but collecting it means entering the Greek underworld and facing Hades’s judgment.
Silver Lake
by J R Rain
2026
A CIA assignment takes mermaid detective Alexis Silver to an Oregon reservoir covering a drowned town and a secret listening post. Hostile spirits threaten people above the surface, drawing her into a mystery involving government concealment and ancient power.
Sun King
by J R Rain
2026
The Summer Court’s heir asks Poppy to brew an elixir for his coronation. A kiss leaves a magical mark and unsettling dreams, drawing her into faerie politics and a bargain that threatens the life she has built.
Twin Moons
by J R Rain
2026
Reports of a look-alike in Beverly Hills lead Samantha Moon to confront a silent double outside her own home. As visions suggest this darker version wants revenge, she and her allies investigate a supernatural threat capable of replacing her.
Dead Mom Walking
by J R Rain
2027
Undead homicide investigator Richelle Dadd encounters signs that her long-missing mother is haunting her. Ritual murders and a figure stealing voices and memories force her to examine a family bargain while protecting a daughter unaware of her mother’s true condition.
Egyptian Moon
by J R Rain
2027
Samantha Moon travels to Cairo expecting history and mystery, but encounters a darkness older than recorded civilization. Secrets beneath the sands and the possibility of returning forgotten gods draw the vampire detective into a new investigation.
Silver War
by J R Rain
2027


























































